AOS - is it necessary

[sunandmoon 450]

Wrong,

I know a half a dozen couples that we are friends with, None of them had to do another Interview after the initial interview in Manila. they are all K1 Visas

take a look at VJ's timeline for AOS from K-1.

[tallcoolone 102]

take a look at VJ's timeline for AOS from K-1.

Are you saying look at everyone who has posted there and read their timeline?

I just did AOS couple of month ago, you will not see my post there

I say it rare to have to do AOS Interview on K1 Visa and personally don't know anyone who had to do it

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

not necessarily. it's probably more like 50/50 for an interview for AOS. if your case is transferred to a service center, then it's likely that you will not have an interview.

Yep. We had to do the AOS interview, but not for the ROC. Nobody we know got by without doing the AOS interview.

Edited July 3, 2011 by Some Old Guy

[tallcoolone 102]

Yep. We had to do the AOS interview, but not for the ROC. Nobody we know got by without doing the AOS interview.

Were you K1?

Was there a kid involved?

All the people I know were all K1's with no kids.........

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Were you K1?

Was there a kid involved?

All the people I know were all K1's with no kids.........

K-1, no kids, as were all the folks I know.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Are you saying look at everyone who has posted there and read their timeline?

I just did AOS couple of month ago, you will not see my post there

I say it rare to have to do AOS Interview on K1 Visa and personally don't know anyone who had to do it

How can you have done an AOS a couple months ago, and now show ROC approved in your status?

[sunandmoon 450]

I know a half a dozen couples that we are friends with, None of them had to do another Interview after the initial interview in Manila. they are all K1 Visas

Yep. We had to do the AOS interview, but not for the ROC. Nobody we know got by without doing the AOS interview.

K-1, no kids, as were all the folks I know.

hmmm... looks like 50/50 to me...

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Thanks for all the replies, and sorry for stirring up a dust storm. No need for tempers to get involved, and thanks to the MODS for addressing it. I missed it all as I slept, but probably didn't really miss much.

Again, thanks to all the informative replies, I now have a better picture of the post-POE process. It is frustrating, because had we not had to postpone our interview/visa/marriage by almost a year, we would have been able to get her LPR before or shortly after my scheduled retirement. *sigh* Oh well, I can always extend my retirement date, and risk another deployment, while we wait on ROC & LPR. And I am sure the LPR thing will be another ordeal in and of itself.

I guess we shall start working on our AOS packet now, so it will be ready as soon as we are married, and start reading up on her becoming naturalized. I agree with all the comments on it making the back-and-forth family visits, as well as future vacations to foreign countries, easier if she has a US passport. Sacrificing another year will certainly be justified when we are able to move about more freely, and avoid the risk of no re-entry when it might be critical.

Again, thanks for all the info, I probably got a better picture of it based on a few repies from the smart ones who have "gone before" than what I could have gleaned from a week worth of reading on any Gov't site!

Salamat all ye Po's!!

[tallcoolone 102]

How can you have done an AOS a couple months ago, and now show ROC approved in your status?

My wife did the Biometrics and filed out the paperwork to go from a 2 year to a 10 GC............

[hope.andsun 7]

Interesting, as I am still unclear as to what the AOS is for, but after reading this, it answered some of my questions.

However, I still have one question in mind. I know that when you file for AOS, you also include the EAD and AP. I have some questions regarding AP. My AP is important to me because my Dad is sick and he might have emergencies. When does an AP expire? When my AOS is approved, and I have a GC, does it mean that the AP is not anymore valid? I'm confused with this part, and any help would be gladly appreciated.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

My wife did the Biometrics and filed out the paperwork to go from a 2 year to a 10 GC............

That's ROC, not AOS.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Interesting, as I am still unclear as to what the AOS is for, but after reading this, it answered some of my questions.

However, I still have one question in mind. I know that when you file for AOS, you also include the EAD and AP. I have some questions regarding AP. My AP is important to me because my Dad is sick and he might have emergencies. When does an AP expire? When my AOS is approved, and I have a GC, does it mean that the AP is not anymore valid? I'm confused with this part, and any help would be gladly appreciated.

AP is temporary, and may or may not permit you to reenter the country before you receive LPR status. Once your AOS is approved, no need for AP. The same with EAD. It allowes you to work while waiting for AOS to be approved. If you don't plan on working, or leaving the country before you receive you AOS, no need to file for either. EAD is usually filed for, since there is no additional cost when filing at the same time for AOS. The EAD serves as lawful presence document, so many get it for that reason only.

AP = Advanced Parole

AOS = Adjustment of Status (to Lawful Permanent Resident)

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

ROC = Removal of Conditions (on Permanent Residency)

Edited July 3, 2011 by Some Old Guy

[hope.andsun 7]

AP is temporary, and may or may not permit you to reenter the country before you receive LPR status. Once your AOS is approved, no need for AP. The same with EAD. It allowes you to work while waiting for AOS to be approved. If you don't plan on working, or leaving the country before you receive you AOS, no need to file for either. EAD is usually filed for, since there is no additional cost when filing at the same time for AOS. The EAD serves as lawful presence document, so many get it for that reason only.

AP = Advanced Parole

AOS = Adjustment of Status (to Lawful Permanent Resident)

EAD = Employment Authorization Document

ROC = Removal of Conditions (on Permanent Residency)

Oh! So that's why. When I was reading a guide for AOS, I thought, "Why are AP's and EAD's optional, when it's the same price when you file for AOS?"

Now, I realize that they are not valid anymore once the AOS is approved. But, it is included in the price anyway, so why not apply for it as well, huh?

Cleared up everything! Thank you, Some Old Guy!

[damulag 26]

No kids adjusted from a K1 and we had an interview for the AOS and not the removal of conditions.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

So I have this friend whose wife is Chinese, and they have no plans for her to get naturalized. If she just does her ROC, and gets a 10-year GC, will she have any issues going back and forth to China in the future? They don't plan to live there, but let's say for visits? How long can a GC holder stay in their home country without fear of being denied re-entry to the US?